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Admin replied to the topic Revalidation of CoC in the forum CoC matters 6 months ago
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icedcappucino started the topic Ex d protection for electrical in the forum Electrotech 6 months, 1 week ago
The biggest misconception is the “flame” originates from outside of the Flame-proof equipment, and the equipment is specially designated to prevent it from catching fire (or explode). It’s the other way round actually.
Ex “d” = Flame-proof, which means the housing will contain the flame without allowing the flame to escape…[Read more]
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icedcappucino started the topic How to fight fire in Engine Room in the forum Miscellaneous 6 months, 1 week ago
This post assumes the fire alarm has been raised and all crew has mustered and accounted for.
– Start the Emergency Generator, if not yet started.
– Stop Main Engine and all Diesel Generators. As needed, activate Quick Closing Valves for Oil Tanks and the engines, activate Emergency Stop for pumps.
– Stop Engine Room Ventilation Blower motors,…[Read more] -
Admin wrote a new post 6 months, 3 weeks ago
sgseafarers.com #1 offline meet
Hullo all, @icedcappucino here. Seafaring is one of the most isolated jobs from society, so if you wanna meet some of us, come Discord for the […] -
Admin started the topic Statutory requirement of Passage Planning in the forum Navigation 8 months, 1 week ago
1. Objective
2. Appraisal
3. Planning
4. Execution
5. Monitoring
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icedcappucino started the topic COC 5/2/1 (Engine) orals preparation in the forum How to handle oral exams (COC 1, 2, 5) 8 months, 1 week ago
Well this is what worked for me, hope it may help you too.
1. Study focus
[ ] Recent oral questions (I can’t share link to the WhatsApp/Telegram groups sorry)
[ ] Organise notebooks according to topics
A) Pure drawings
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Admin wrote a new post 10 months ago
Preparation for sea and Certificate of Competency in Singapore
Credits to 2 amazing seafarers: instagram @zabreadbro and @_sailor.neo_ Full document on Google Docs Sample of first page below: -
icedcappucino replied to the topic Marpol (International convention for prevention of pollution from ship) in the forum Marine Legislation 10 months ago
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Admin replied to the topic Chief Engineer interview prep in the forum Promotional criteria, interview & taking over checklist 10 months, 1 week ago
Marine Superintendent’s Questions for CE
1. Bunkering
– Checklists required: Bunker stem, pre-bunkering meeting etc
– Overflow tank high level alarm test2. Third Engineer is nice and hardworking but refuses to wear helmet, complaining it’s hot. How do you get him to wear a helmet?
– Company policy, soft and hard approaches3. Oiler comes to…[Read more]
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Admin wrote a new post 10 months, 1 week ago
sgseafarers.com is 4 y.o.
Came this far! Find us at https://discord.gg/XdufHFjtcW As this site owner/admin, I’m proud to say I struggled with site design and updating content […] -
Admin started the topic No. 0307 Incident investigation, investigation techniques in the forum Safety 11 months, 1 week ago
Q1) What is the purpose of investigating incidents and using the knowledge gained from the investigation? Select the ONE best answer.
A) A reduction, or even elimination of such incidents in the futureQ2) What type of evidence is provided by photographs, certificates, log-book entries, and maintenance records?
A) Documentary evidenceQ3) Which…[Read more]
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Admin replied to the topic Energy Efficency eXisting Index (EEXI) in the forum Marine Legislation 11 months, 1 week ago
Credits: DNV and IMO
DNV’s page: DNV on EEXI, CII
IMO’s page: IMO info on EEXI and CII -
Admin replied to the topic Energy efficiency design index (EEDI) & Energy efficiency operation index (EEOI) in the forum Marine Legislation 11 months, 1 week ago
Read IMO’s official page:
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Admin started the topic Energy Efficency eXisting Index (EEXI) in the forum Marine Legislation 11 months, 1 week ago
Introduced by the IMO to reduce the GreenHouse Gas (GHG) emissions of ships. The EEXI is a measure related to the technical design of a ship. Ships have to attain EEXI approval once in a lifetime, by the first periodical survey in 2023 at the latest.
The required EEXI value is determined by the ship type, the ship’s capacity and principle of…[Read more]
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icedcappucino started the topic Chief Officer (Promotion) interview in the forum Promotion 1 year, 8 months ago
CHIEF OFFICER INTERVIEW FOR BULK/MULTI-PURPOSE VESSEL
1. CANDIDATE INFORMATION
– Self introduction (if requested)2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE ON ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY
A) Duties and responsibilities:
– Awareness and understanding
– Crew management
i) Large difference between 2/O and C/O when it comes to man-management. What’s the MLC Work/…[Read more] -
icedcappucino replied to the topic Introduction to winches and windlass in the forum Deck Machineries 1 year, 8 months ago
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icedcappucino replied to the topic Annual Survey in the forum Marine Legislations and Surveys 1 year, 8 months ago
Sample requirements for a Bulk Carrier
Notations: +100A1, Bulk Carrier, Enhanced Survey Program (ESP), LI Shipright Ship Emergency Response Service (SERS), Unmanned Machinery Space (UMS), Lloyd’s Machinery Certificate (LMC), Screwshaft Condition Monitoring (SCM)
Annual Survey
For bulk carriers, the following requirements are also…[Read more]
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icedcappucino replied to the topic GLOSSARY OF SHIPPING/MARINE TERMS in the forum Marine Legislations and Surveys 1 year, 8 months ago
Operational, ship structure
1) International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) Surveyor’s Glossary Hull Terms & Hull Survey TermsCommercial
Baltic Exchange – Shipping GlossaryLegislation, general
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icedcappucino started the topic GLOSSARY OF SHIPPING/MARINE TERMS in the forum Marine Legislations and Surveys 1 year, 8 months ago
Compilation of several websites that offers free reference for commercial and operational shipping terms.
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Admin started the topic Revalidation of CoC in the forum CoC matters 1 year, 9 months ago
The following is accurate as of Feb 2023, based on email from MPA.
Below are the steps to proceed with revalidation of your COC
Submit online application. The documents required can be found from the website. I have also attached our circular on meeting requirements for STCW 2010 so as to revalidate COC for 5 years.
a) For revalidating Deck…[Read more] - Load More
